Thursday, November 10, 2005

Many Thanks!

My birthday is officially over. I knew that this year’s birthday would be different from the last – turning 18 means that it is now possible for me to purchase alcohol, cigarettes and be thrown in jail for any offense I commit. Heh – the adult world sounds very exciting indeed.

I thank all my friends who have given me their well wishes (in no particular order):• Yang for his offer to a meal• Carrin for her message on Friendster• Marlene for her early well wishes• Eddie for his well wishes and gift• Carmen, my dear godmother, for her telephone call• Maria for her SMS text message• Sherman for his late well wishes

That about ends the well wishes I received from friends from the “real” world – heh, it either looks as if I have very little friends or nobody understood the subtle hints I was dropping all over. Also, I would like to thank:

• Brenda for her well wishes on MSN Messenger• Joshua for his well wishes on this blog’s comments• Ian from Exploring Orthodoxy for his well wishes on this blog’s comments

About Me

To study and not think is a waste. To think and not study is dangerous.

Confucius

When I became Christian I voluntarily crucified my mind, and all the crosses that I bear have only been a source of joy for me. I have lost nothing, and gained everything.

Father Seraphim Rose

The knowledge of the Cross is concealed in the sufferings of the Cross.

St Issac the Syrian

Whatever you may be seeking, seek it with all your strength, but do not expect your own search and efforts to bear fruit of themselves. Put your trust in the Lord, ascribing nothing to yourself, and He will give you your heart's desire.

St Theophan the Recluse

A silent man is a son of wisdom and is always gaining great knowledge.

St John Climacus

We have heard enough of liberty and the rights of man; it is high time to hear something of the duties of men and the rights of authority.